TxDOT CEI Senior Field Engineer

HNTB; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Field Engineer to oversee complex infrastructure projects. This role involves managing inspection resources, ensuring compliance with specifications, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with a focus on construction activities, resource management, and leadership. Join a dynamic team dedicated to building communities that matter, where your expertise will contribute to significant infrastructure developments. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering or 5+ years with a Master's degree.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in construction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Manage KPIs, budgets, and coordinate with project managers and field staff.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Resource Management

Leadership

CPM Schedule Analysis

Material Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Doctorate degree in Engineering

Tools

GPS/Rovers

SiteManager

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter. For over a century, we have delivered solutions for large, complex infrastructure projects nationwide. With our growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This Sr. Field Engineer position manages a TxDOT project daily, overseeing inspection resources, coordinating with field staff and project managers, and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contractual requirements. The role involves coordinating and monitoring inspection efforts in specific trades on moderate to complex projects, resolving project issues, and leading, mentoring, and training junior staff.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect and oversee construction activities to ensure conformance to plans and specifications, managing KPIs and budgets.
• Perform or supervise material testing, review plans for material requirements, track quantities, and prepare pay estimates.
• Initiate field changes, identify document discrepancies, review contractor reports, and prepare progress reports.
• Consult with Resident Engineer, recommend solutions, and act as liaison with the engineer of record.
• Stay current with industry technology, utilizing tools like GPS/Rovers to enhance inspection efficiency.
• Assist with office engineer tasks, review RFIs and submittals, and perform constructability reviews.
• Lead daily assignments, mentor staff, and monitor project controls.
• Recruit, hire, develop staff, and coordinate schedules and timecards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6 years relevant experience, or
• Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience, or
• Doctorate degree with 4 years relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and constructability reviews.
• Effective resource management skills.
• Leadership in the absence of the Project Manager/Resident Engineer.
• Advanced skills in shop drawing review and CPM schedule analysis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

What We Prefer:

• Certifications like CCM, ACI, PMP (optional).
• OSHA 10 certification (preferred).
• Experience with SiteManager and TxDOT CEI projects.

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Plano, TX (Granite Parkway)